1. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, answer, entertain, praise or inspire. What do you think is the purpose of this editorial? Explain your answer.

2. Do you think Mr. Lifson makes a strong case for his assertion "Why North Korea's offer of direct talks is a victory for Trump"? Explain your answer.

3. Mr. Lifson writes in his commentary:

• "President Trump is the first occupant of the Oval Office to apply the famous definition of insanity attributed to Einstein – that it is 'doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' – to North Korea's drive to become a nuclear power."
• "The bipartisan political establishment has absolutely failed to restrain North Korea from developing a nuclear arsenal and the means to deliver it to the United States, and now, as that country on the brink of realizing its dream, President Trump has tried something different.  And he has shown results."

Watch the videos under "Resources" below. What is your reaction to the presidents' comments on North Korea?